Bartoli cancels comeback due to shoulder problem

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has cancelled plans for a return to the WTA Tour due to a shoulder injury.

Frenchwoman Bartoli shocked the tennis world with an abrupt retirement in 2013, just weeks after winning her only grand slam title, but announced her intention to make a comeback late last year.

The 33-year-old has not made a competitive appearance in the time since then, though, and posted a message on Twitter to announce that a return is now not possible.

Bartoli attributes her recent struggles to an issue with her right shoulder, as she considers moving into coaching.

"To my dismay, I must unfortunately stop my attempt to make a comeback," she wrote. "Indeed, the necessary increase in the amount of workouts to try to find my best level has caused pain again in my right shoulder.